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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer doubled down on his denial that he knew about the illicit activities of a now-bankrupt environmental startup being linked to the team and star forward Kawhi Leonard. Former ESPN reporter Pablo Torre alleged that the Clippers tried to circumvent the salary cap by signing Leonard to a “no-show” endorsement […]

It is unclear if Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons watched his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, take on the Philadelphia Eagles to start the new season on Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field. But for sure, he was on everyone’s mind—even Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. After the game, Jones admitted to reporters that he […]

The Dallas Cowboys had several chances to steal the thunder from the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday. But alas, they could not get it done as they opened their season with a tough loss, 24-20. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb might stew on the defeat for a few hours after he made crucial […]

The Los Angeles Clippers earned praise this offseason for their slew of good moves, adding Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez to shore up the roster and continue to contend in the talent-deep Western Conference. But now, the Clippers, particularly owner Steve Ballmer, are being castigated for allegedly skirting the salary cap […]

Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is in hot water after two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns, which he also owns, recently sued him for alleged conflicts of interest and withheld information, among other violations. In response, Ishbia maintained that he remains committed to helping the Mercury and the Suns “win championships, ensure a positive […]

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived an early scare to punch her ticket to the final of the US Open after beating Jessica Pegula, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4, in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. Sabalenka kept her poise after dropping the opening set and showed everyone why she is the world No. 1. She […]

The Philadelphia Eagles started their title defense on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. It was a see-saw affair early on as the division rivals exchanged touchdowns in the first quarter. The contest got more intense in the second period, as the Cowboys tried to spoil the Eagles’ special evening. Before the […]

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their new campaign with renewed hope as they visited the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles at a packed Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday. The Cowboys started the festivities with running back Javonte Williams scoring on a one-yard touchdown at the 11:49 mark of the first quarter. After the Eagles tied it […]

Cam Heyward will continue to be the emotional leader of the defensive unit of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he enters his 15th season. He has embraced the role over the years, helping the Steelers maintain their status as one of the league’s stingiest teams. The 36-year-old defensive tackle has acknowledged that he is in the […]

It has been an up-and-down season, to say the least, for Naomi Osaka. She, however, has a strong chance to get a breakthrough title this year at Flushing Meadows as she advanced to the semifinals of the US Open on Wednesday. Osaka displayed the poise that has made her one of tennis’ biggest stars and […]

For the second straight year, the NFL will play a game in Brazil as the league continues its push to capture a more global audience. This season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers. The two teams will battle at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo […]

The expectations are high for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert as he enters his sixth season. He led the squad to a personal-best 11-6 record last year, and if that was any indication, a regression is not on the horizon. Even Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh set a lofty goal involving Herbert. In May, he […]

In what could be argued as the game of the tournament so far, Turkey oulasted Serbia, 95-90, in a meeting of two undefeated teams in Group A on Wednesday. The pulsating game, which saw eight ties and 15 lead changes, was highlighted by the intense matchup between Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Serbia’s Nikola Jokic. When […]

After a long stretch of futility, the Detroit Lions have made huge strides over the past three years, culminating in last season’s historic run as they captured the top seed in the NFC for the first time. The Lions finished with a dominant 15-2 record built on their gung-ho offense. They, however, suffered an upset […]

There’s a sense of rejuvenation for quarterback Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers ahead of the new season after acquiring defensive end Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys in a blockbuster trade. It didn’t take long for Parsons to agree to a four-year contract extension worth an eye-popping $188 million, which made him the […]

The Chicago Sky hosted the Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. The two teams battled for pride and respect as they are already out of contention for the playoffs. But while it was a non-bearing game, that did not mean that the players took it easy, especially Sky star Angel Reese. By now, she […]

The Connecticut Sun visited the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday. While both teams are already out of contention for the playoffs, they want to end the regular season on a high note. The Sky came out firing in the opening quarter, outscoring the Sun, 28-10. Connecticut gained more rhythm in the ensuing period, […]

The Indiana Fever suffered another critical defeat after bowing to the Phoenix Mercury, 85-79, on Tuesday at PHX Arena. The Fever, who are still without star guard Caitlin Clark, fell to the eighth spot in the team standings with a 21-20 record. The Fever have now lost four of their last six games and are […]

Turkey remained undefeated in the EuroBasket after steamrolling past Estonia on Monday, 84-64. With Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun leading the charge, the squad improved to 4-0 and is currently tied with Serbia for the top spot in Group A. Sengun has been nothing but dominant for Turkey, with team-highs of 20.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, […]

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run at the US Open on Tuesday as he jiggied his way to the semifinals. Quite literally. After beating Taylor Fritz in a grueling three-hour match in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Djokovic couldn’t help but bust out a dance move. Apparently, it […]

Contrary to his surname, wide receiver Luther Burden III seeks to lighten the load for some of the Chicago Bears as he enters his rookie season. Drafted as the 39th overall pick out of Missouri, Burden’s role remains unclear before their Week 1 assignment against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. But so far, he is […]

With star quarterback Aaron Rodgers now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New York Jets are resetting for the 100,000th time to continue their seemingly perpetual quest to end their postseason drought. Rodgers had a largely forgettable two-season stint with the Jets. There were high hopes that the four-time MVP would finally lead the squad back […]

The Phoenix Mercury hosted the Indiana Fever on Tuesday at PHX Arena, with serious implications for the playoffs at stake, especially for the visitors. It was a close encounter in the opening quarter, before Alyssa Thomas and the Mercury clamped down on defense in the second period, while also outscoring the Fever, 29-16. Phoenix went […]

One of the players who will be eagerly watched by many in Week 1 is Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter Jr. It’s part of the territory of being one of the highly touted newcomers, and the curiosity is even more so for Hunter since he’s a two-position standout in college. The Jaguars will open their […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will start their title defense on Thursday against division rival Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. After winning the Super Bowl last year, the Eagles will have a huge target on their back, but coach Nick Sirianni is not the least bit concerned. In a press conference, Sirianni expressed confidence in their level […]

France dealt host nation Poland its first loss in the EuroBasket, 83-76, at Spodek Arena on Tuesday, with New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele leading the way. Yabusele was nearly unstoppable, using his heft and strength on his way to a game-high 36 points. It was also his career-high for France since being tapped to […]

The Indiana Fever are in a precarious spot with just a few games left before the playoffs. They are holding on to the seventh place with a 21-18 record after suffering a crucial loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. It’s the Fever’s third defeat in five games, and with the competition leveling up […]

Bill Belichick probably had a hard time sleeping on Monday after his debut for North Carolina ended in sheer humiliation after TCU claimed a 34-point victory, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium. The venue was nearly empty in the third quarter, as fans of North Carolina exited amid the forgettable blowout versus TCU. It was the Tar […]

The culture of the Miami Heat has been widely recognized in the NBA over the years. Owner Micky Arison, president Pat Riley, and coach Erik Spoelstra have teamed up to espouse the necessary values and proper conduct among the players, leading to the Heat’s sustained success. Arison bought the Heat in 1995 and immediately hired […]

The much-anticipated era of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill started on an embarrassing note after North Carolina was blown out by TCU, 48-14, at home on Monday. It was the Tar Heels’ biggest loss since 2022. North Carolina had a good start after scoring a touchdown early in the first quarter. The Horned Frogs, however, […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall had an incredibly challenging rookie campaign last year, as he was shot in an armed robbery attempt as he was walking to his car near Union Square. Pearsall survived the gunshot wounds he sustained and was released from the hospital after just one day. Still, it was a […]

Legendary coach Bill Belichick saw his debut for North Carolina get spoiled by TCU, 48-14, at Kenan Stadium on Monday. The Tar Heels opened up the scoring with an early touchdown, but that was the only time they tasted the lead as the Horned Frogs put on an offensive masterclass. Quarterback Josh Hoover went 27-of-36 […]

Former NFL coach Bill Belichick made his much-anticipated debut for North Carolina on Monday as they hosted TCU at Chapel Hill. While Belichick has been in many pressure-packed situations before, college football is an entirely different monster. He realized that quickly as the Horned Frogs blasted the Tar Heels early on. The visitors went into […]

Fans of the Indiana Fever will forever remember this season as a campaign filled with injuries. What was supposed to be a monster sophomore season for Caitlin Clark turned into a challenge-riddled stint, including a slump that threatened to derail the Fever. Clark has only played 13 games due to injuries to her quad, groin, […]

Shilo Sanders has found himself at a crossroads after he was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday. The decision came on the heels of Sanders’ ejection in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday for throwing a punch. The 25-year-old safety cleared waivers without any team picking him up. Now, his […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese and Phoenix Mercury forward Kahleah Copper have forged a friendship since becoming teammates in the inaugural season of Unrivaled. It’s as if they’ve found a kindred spirit in one another—two strong-minded female athletes looking to make a difference. On Thursday, the Mercury defeated the Sky, 83-79, at PHX Arena for […]

Coco Gauff needed a few more seconds to compose herself as she stepped to the microphone. Fans were serenading her with cheers after beating Donna Vekic in the second round of the US Open on Thursday. Gauff’s tears, however, refused to cooperate. She got deeply emotional as she spoke to the crowd at Arthur Ashe […]

She wears short skirts, she wears t-shirts, she’s cheer captain, and Taylor Swift was definitely on the bleachers for the football game between Nebraska and Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday. Well, not exactly the bleachers. Swift’s in her usual suite with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who played for Cincinnati. But you get […]

The much-publicized saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons is finally over after the defensive end was traded to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, ending weeks of speculations. The Cowboys shipped Parsons in exchange for Kenny Clark and two first-round draft picks. Parsons then swiftly agreed to a four-year deal worth $188 million, making […]